Month: May 2025

Metalcore

Photo gallery: Caliban, In Hearts Wake, Cabal, Assemble The Chariots

May 18, 2025

Over two decades, German band Caliban is now a part of the Metalcore genre. They recently released their new album “Back From Hell” via Century Media. The title track was released about three months ago, and the new songs fair well on the internet and also live, which you can possibly make out from the pictures of the show. Their European tour started shortly after the record release. I had the chance to catch them live in Munich. Touring companions were In Hearts Wake, Cabal, and Assemble The Chariots – altogether a great line-up, which kept the crowd on its heels. Enjoy the pictures! Assemble The Chariots Cabal In Hearts Wake Caliban For more information on the bands and the venue, follow their social media: Caliban https://www.facebook.com/CalibanOfficial https://www.facebook.com/CalibanOfficial http://instagram.com/calibanofficial http://www.twitter.com/calibanofficial In Hearts Wake https://www.facebook.com/inheartswake https://inheartswake.com/ https://instagram.com/inheartswake https://x.com/inheartswake Cabal https://www.facebook.com/cabalcph https://cabalcult.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cabalcph https://x.com/cabalcph Assemble The Chariots https://www.facebook.com/assemblethechariots https://www.assemblethechariots.com/ https://www.instagram.com/assemblethechariots/ https://x.com/atchariots Backstage Munich https://backstage.eu/ https://www.facebook.com/backstagemunich https://x.com/BackstageMunich https://www.instagram.com/backstagemunich/ ~ Alex

Video

VIDEO RELEASE: Check out the new video for Be With You from Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves

May 15, 2025

First Nick Perri blew us away with Sunset to Sunset and now he is back with his killer new single Be With You. Today he released an epic short film video for the song and it is a complete vibe!  Check out the video here:     Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://nickperrimusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickperrimusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickperri Tick Tock: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickperrimusic

Concerts

James Bay Brings a Night of Healing and Harmony to San Francisco

May 14, 2025

  James Bay returned to San Francisco for an unforgettable night at the Regency Ballroom. Opening the show was Nashville’s own Hunter Metts, who delivered a stellar set that surely earned him a wave of new fans. His performance was the perfect way to kick off the evening. When James Bay hit the stage, the energy instantly skyrocketed. He opened with “Up All Night,” igniting the crowd and setting the tone for a fantastic performance from start to finish. The setlist was a beautiful mix of brand-new songs and fan favorites, including our personal favorite—“Scars.” That song holds deep meaning for us. Back in 2017, after losing our home and business in the Tubbs Fire, we created a video to “Scars” as part of our healing journey. Hearing James perform it live brought us right back to that moment in time. But this time, it wasn’t about the tears—it was a cathartic release. We stood there with hopeful smiles, reflecting on all the scars we’ve lived through and survived. You can watch that video here. [Read More]

BottleRock Napa

BottleRock Napa Valley Announces 2025 Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage Lineup

May 13, 2025

Culinary stars Bobby Flay, Trisha Yearwood, Kristen Kish and Masaharu Morimoto, paired with musical headliners Noah Kahan, Benson Boone and Tré Cool of Green Day, along with sports legends Serena Williams and Ken Griffey Jr., and actor/producer Adam Devine to headline alongside dozens of additional chefs, musicians, sports and screen stars.    Situated in the heart of America’s wine and food playground, BottleRock Napa Valley, presented by JaM Cellars, has announced that some of the world’s most celebrated culinary talent, including Bobby Flay, Trisha Yearwood, Kristen Kish and Masaharu Morimoto, paired with musical headliners Noah Kahan, Benson Boone and Tré Cool of Green Day, along with sports legends Serena Williams and Ken Griffey Jr., actor/producer Adam Devine, and dozens more will appear on the crowd-pleasing Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, leading a star-studded lineup that will deliver memorable mash-up moments during the three-day festival, May 23 – 25, 2025, in historic downtown Napa.    “We’ve got a great cross section of talented chefs, musicians, world class athletes, celebrities and engaging personalities ready to literally and figuratively mix it up,” said Dave Graham, Partner, BottleRock Napa Valley. “Fans will surely experience some fun, crazy moments…who knows what will happen when these folks get together [Read More]

Music News

Pierce the Veil release new track KISS ME NOW

May 6, 2025

  Pierce the Veil are set to release The Jaws of Life (DELUXE EDITION) this Friday May 9th. Ahead of the release, their new single KISS ME NOW is out now! Check out the track here:     On May 13 Pierce The Veil will hit the road for their highly anticipated “I Can’t Hear You Tour,” with the North American leg now set to continue through October 2025. Now covering 60 dates across North America, Europe, and Latin America, this tour marks a bold new milestone for the band, following their standout summer as main support for Blink-182 on the “One More Time” tour. Numerous shows have already sold out including their May 20 stop at NYC’s Madison Square Garden, Morrison, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre on June 19, and a 3-night stand at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles in July.  The tour will also make stops at OVO Arena Wembley in London, England; and Espaço Unimed in São Paulo, Brazil.  The tour will feature an exciting lineup of support acts across its various legs. In North America, fans can look forward to Sleeping With Sirens as direct support, with Beach Weather and Daisy Grenade joining on select dates for the first run and the [Read More]

Electronic Rock

Photo gallery: Combichrist live in Munich at the Backstage Munich

May 4, 2025

Last week we had the pleasure to once again welcome Combichrist to Munich. They started their huge European UK tour here, so there’s quite a list of dates to choose from. Make sure you catch them live. They brought an amazing set-list along with them, so rock- and electro-fans will both be satisfied. Enjoy the pictures and make sure you don’t miss out on this tour! Extasy Crimson Veil Extize Combichrist For more information on the bands, follow their social media: Combichrist https://www.facebook.com/combichrist/ https://combichristchurch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/combichrist/ https://twitter.com/combichristarmy Extize https://www.facebook.com/EXTIZE666 https://linktr.ee/extize https://www.instagram.com/extize_official https://darkmerch.com/extize Crimson Veil https://www.facebook.com/crimsonveilband https://crimsonveilband.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/crimsonveilband https://x.com/crimsonveilband Esoterik https://www.facebook.com/esoterikmusic https://linktr.ee/esoterikmusic https://www.esoterikmusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/esoterik_music/?hl=en Backstage Munich https://backstage.eu/ ~ Alex

music

TASH SULTANA RELEASES COLLAB TRACK WITH CITY AND COLOUR:

May 1, 2025

  Tash Sultana has released a collab with City and Colour, and it is the next single off TASH’s upcoming six-track EP RETURN TO THE ROOTS. The track  Ain’t it Kinda Funny ft. City and Colour is out today and carries with it a rich history as it has been years in the works.  Check out the track here: Originally written by TASH as a teenager, it’s one of the earliest songs in their catalogue—a raw acoustic piece born from a deep love for artists like Jeff Buckley, Bon Iver, and, fittingly, City and Colour. Fast forward to now, and the track has been reimagined, reshaped, and revived—not just to suit where TASH is today as an artist, but as a person on the edge of turning 30. “That looming milestone makes you reflect,” TASH says. “There’s this pressure that you’ve somehow ‘aged out’, but it’s all bullshit. Thirty’s young. Life’s only getting better. I wouldn’t relive my early 20s for anything—and that realization bled straight into this song.” “Ain’t It Kinda Funny” sees both artists contribute contrasting yet complementary verses—SULTANA’s leaning into sentimentality, [Read More]